Purchasing Manager/Procurement Manager

Title: Purchasing Manager (Defense Procurement – FAR/DFARS/ITAR)Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)Employment Type: Contract (6+ Months)Status: Accepting CandidatesJob Responsibilities:Define and execute strategic sourcing plans for direct and indirect materials, components, subsystems, and services supporting site programsManage the full procurement lifecycle: requisition review, supplier identification, RFx / bidding, evaluation, award, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, renewals, and terminationNegotiate pricing, terms, lead times, payment terms, logistics, warranties, and service level agreementsEstablish, monitor, and report key metrics / KPIs (cost savings, on-time delivery, supplier performance, purchase price variance, lead time improvements, quality rejects)Build and manage strong relationships with suppliers, including risk assessment, supplier qualification, audits, corrective action, and performance improvementEnsure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and defense contract clauses (FAR, DFARS, ITAR, export controls)Support new product introduction (NPI) and make vs buy decisionsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent)Typically requires 6+ years of procurement / sourcing experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management rolePrevious experience with defense contracts, government procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS/ITAR)Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost reductionExperience with NPI / collaborative design-for-procurementExcellent negotiation, analytical, financial, and decision-making skillsStrong communication skills, able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholdersProficiency with procurement systems, ERP (e.g. Oracle, SAP), e-sourcing, and spend analyticsCompensationEstimated hourly range: $50–$60/hr (W-2)Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results.Work Schedule: 100% Onsite